§ 39-265. Size of plot.

(a)

Every plot in a Rural Estate or E-1 district shall be not less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in width and contain not less than one net acre. One-family dwellings may be permitted on smaller plots which:

(1)

Contain thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet or more in net area and are not less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in width; and

(2)

Were of public record prior to September 18, 1979; and

(3)

Have not been at any time since September 18, 1979, contiguous with another plot or plots in common ownership which could be combined into a single plot of at least one gross acre; or

(4)

Are included within an approved plat in which the average density is not more than one dwelling unit per gross acre, as defined in the Future Unincorporated Area land Use Plan; or

(5)

Comply with requirements of exemptions for developed areas specified in the Future Unincorporated Area Land Use Plan.

(6)

When a plot which was recorded prior to January 1, 1973, and contained thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet or more in area was reduced in size due to dedication for right-of-way, the resulting plot need be no larger than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in width and thirty thousand (30,000) square feet in net area. Said plot shall not be further subdivided.

(7)

It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence of compliance with the above exceptions.

(b)

Every plot in a Rural Ranches or E-2 district shall be not less than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet in width and contain not less than two (2) net acres, or two and one-half (2½) gross acres, as defined in the Future Unincorporated Area Land Use Plan, except that a plot having a minimum area of eighty thousand (80,000) square feet in net area, which was a plot of record as of February 8, 1993, or having at least thirty-five thousand (35,000) square feet and a minimum width of one hundred twenty-five (125) feet, established as a matter of record prior to November 18, 1977, may be used for a one-family dwelling.

(Ord. No. 1999-40, § 2, 6-22-99; Ord. No. 1999-50, § 1, 9-28-99)